Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Walt Disney 45 minutes Photos of Walt Disney, map of the USA, video clip of Disney's early work Introduce Walt Disney with photos and ask if any students recognize him or his work. Discuss when and where Walt Disney lived. Show a map of the USA and pinpoint Chicago and Los Angeles. Watch a short video clip of one of Disney's early works. Recap the main points: Walt Disney's birth, places he lived, and his early works. Students draw a picture of Walt Disney and write one fact they learned about his early life.
Lesson 2: Walt Disney's Contributions 45 minutes List of Disney movies, video clips, discussion prompts Show a list of famous Disney movies. Ask students if they have seen any of them. Discuss Disney's contributions to film and animation. Watch clips from "Snow White", "Fantasia", and "Mickey Mouse". Discuss how these works impacted society and culture. Summarize the discussion by highlighting Disney's major contributions. Students write a paragraph about how Disney's work has influenced movies they enjoy today.
Lesson 3: Disney's Cultural Impact 45 minutes Photos of Disney theme parks, articles about Disney's legacy, discussion questions Show photos of Disneyland and Disney World. Ask students if they have visited or heard of these places. Discuss the creation of Disney theme parks and their cultural significance. Read short articles about Disney's ongoing legacy. Review the main points about Disney's cultural impact and ongoing legacy. Students create a poster highlighting Disney's contributions to culture and entertainment.
Lesson 4: Connecting Disney to Our Lives 45 minutes Worksheets, examples of Disney merchandise, discussion prompts Ask students how many of them have Disney toys, clothes, or watched Disney movies. Discuss how Disney's creations are part of their daily lives. Have students share their favorite Disney characters or movies. Summarize the discussion by highlighting how Disney impacts their lives. Students complete a worksheet connecting their favorite Disney characters to Disney's work.
Lesson 5: Timeline of Walt Disney's Life 45 minutes Timeline templates, markers, photos of key events in Disney's life Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example of a timeline with key events. Students will create their own timeline of Walt Disney's life using provided templates and markers. Include key events like his birth, major works, and the opening of Disneyland. Display the completed timelines around the classroom. Assess the timelines for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Disney's Legacy 45 minutes Reflection journals, discussion prompts Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about Walt Disney over the past lessons. Have a class discussion about what they found most interesting and how Disney's work has impacted them personally. Summarize the key points discussed and remind students of Disney's lasting legacy. Students write a reflection in their journals about what they learned and how they feel about Walt Disney's contributions to society and culture.